Kuda is a full-service, app-based digital bank. Our mission is to be the go-to bank not just for those living on the African continent, but also for the African diaspora wherever they might live, anywhere in the world. Kuda is free of ridiculous banking charges and great at helping customers budget, spend smartly, and save more.
The Role
We are seeking a skilled SOC Analyst to join our organization’s cybersecurity team. The SOC Analyst will play a critical role in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats and incidents to ensure the safety and integrity of our organization’s digital infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the first line of defense in cybersecurity operations, monitor and analyze real-time security alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and other security tools.
- Investigate and triage security incidents to minimize impact.
- Conduct root cause analysis and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Analyze logs from various systems to identify anomalies and potential breaches.
- Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack methods.
- Coordinate with relevant teams to remediate vulnerabilities and apply security patches.
- Perform regular audits of system and network security configurations.
- Support threat hunting activities to proactively identify malicious activities.
- Generate detailed incident and threat analysis reports for stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development and tuning of SOC processes, playbooks, and policies.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in red team/blue team exercises to improve detection capabilities.
- Stay up-to-date on current security trends and emerging threats, providing actionable insights to strengthen our defenses.
- Automate routine SOC tasks using scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity role.
- Knowledge of SIEM tools (e.g., Alienvault, Sentinel).
- Understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with incident response frameworks (e.g., NIST, SANS).
- Certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CySA+ are a plus.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.
- Knowledge of threat intelligence platforms and malware analysis.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
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